Prophylactic Brain Radiation Side Effects- 18 Questions Answered

Need to know the effects of radiation therapy for cancer patients. The patient with ART treatment can suffer due this therapy?

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Dr. B RajashekarGeneral Physician | Bangalore

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Whenever I come close to laptop,I feel burning sensation in my legs and private part.i have used laptop putting on my lap.is it radiation effects,what should I do, which doctor should I consult.

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Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

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Laptop doesn't have radiation. You can consult me through online option with your complaint in details. ... Read More

Can we use homeopathy during radiation? ... how do I need to manage radiation side effects with homeopathy...radiation for Hodgkin lymphoma on my shoulder please let know

Asked for Male, 32 Years 265 Views v

Dr. MerlinHomoeopath | Bangalore

Yes, can be taken. No side effects. It will benefit you. ... Read More

My father was perfectly alright but went for a general overall check up and found out that he had a benign brain tumor. He was Diagnosised right parasagittal meningioma. Since he had no symptoms the surgeon radiation therapy so we got the radiation done 6X-FFF photons. Post that my dad started having symptoms like weakness in limbs and started havi

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Dr. Deepak A NNeurosurgeon | Bangalore

It depends on the size on tumour. It's not advisable to continue corticosteroid s ... Read More

Did ct scan on abdomen affect other parts like brain, head , etc with its radiation, its possible radiation can affect other organs at the time of scanning.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 129 Views v

Dr. Kishore Chandra KoradaOncologist | Hyderabad

Hi It directly doesn't effect your organs unless cumulative radiation dose is high.Generally for 1 scan of ct abdomen, affecting other organs is very less likely ... Read More

Hello sir, I am 18 years old. I had a head injury 10 years ago and had a brain CT scan done at that time. Two months ago, I had another CT scan done due to head pain, and the report is normal. I have had two brain CT scans in my life, one at the age of 8 and another at 18. I am worried that the radiation from the CT scans might cause cancer or brai

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Dr. Debadulal Das BidharNeurosurgeon | Bhubaneswar

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Diagnostic NCCT has low radiation risk that has theoretically negligible effects on future risk of malignancy. Professional exposure of long term radiation has theoretically risk of malignancy as side ... Read More

Hello sir, I am 18 years old. I had a head injury 10 years ago and had a brain CT scan done at that time. Two months ago, I had another CT scan done due to head pain, and the report is normal. I have had two brain CT scans in my life, one at the age of 8 and another at 18. I am worried that the radiation from the CT scans might cause cancer or brai

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Dr. Ankeesha PankajOncologist | Raipur

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Hello, I understand your concern, and it is very common to worry about radiation exposure. A single CT scan of the brain typically delivers about 1–2 mSv of radiation. You have had two CT scans ... Read More

I work with imagining centre since last two years. I have to take x-rays. But since past few months sometime I have not used protection while taking x-rays. I am scared now about its hazardous effect in future. I need to know the radiation level in my body.Are there any specific tests that I need to get it done to check it? Please let me know. How

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Asked for Female, 30 Years 97 Views v

Dr. Nilay ShahNeurosurgeon | Surat

There is no need to worry. You should always use protection and also your safety badge that calculates your exposure. In one or two days no much harm will b there. But start using lead apron with thyr ... Read More

Does Ct Brain scan radiation can cause cancer in the future? I have undergone a ct brain scan a month ago and wasn't aware of the risks it had but now after reading articles online am really worried.

Asked for Male, 29 Years 195 Views v

Dr. Animesh GuptaDiabetologist | Patna

Ya, it can cause on frequent exposure. So it is advisable to go for CT scan for benefits ... Read More

I want to know the exact theory for causing tumors in Brain by mobile phone radiations. Is it TRUE for using mobile phones causes brain tumors

Asked for Female, 24 Years 65 Views v

Dr. Manoj KumarGeneral Physician | Dehradun

Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

Hi My mother age 73 she had neck pain cervical pain and nerve pain in head she took MRI scan for brain and cervical on June 27 doctor again prescribed for CT scan for cervical and lungs and Xray for cervical. Is there any problem because of radiation last month 27 only she took MRI for brain and cervical of again exposong CT and xray means is that

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Dr. Dinesh MehtaGeneral Physician | Jaipur

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Mri has no radiation exposure, only CT and xray.so better if you go for mri in case of increase radiation risk. ... Read More

Do long use of mobile phones cause cancer on brain. Is that TRUE. What are the effects the usage of phone causes

Asked for Female, 24 Years 87 Views v

Dr. Savio JamesRadiation Oncologist | Cochin

Though there are many studies which shows correlation between radiation emitted from phones and tumor development - the causation is not proven . And the radiation coming out from phones are non ion ... Read More

I have lower back pain from last few days . Dr. advice me for digital X-Ray of Lumbo-sacral spine AP and Lateral view . i follows all advices prescribed by Dr. But now i have one doubt that is digital X-Ray radiations cause any bad effects to the genital organs or not because lumbo- sacral area is near the genital organs . Please clear my query as

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Asked for Male, 26 Years 101 Views v

Dr. Ashwini KhadtareGynecologist | Solapur

No....one time exposure does not cause that much damage.. Don't worry...CT scan has highest radiation exposure ... Read More

My son aged 8 years underwent a brain scan last week and solution to his problem which doctors have suggested is only brain surgery. But looking at his tender age we are confused to go ahead with it or not. Please suggest what are the side effects of rain operations?

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Dr. Vivek MundadaPediatric Neurologist | Pune

Ask this question to the neurosurgeon who has advised the surgery. Nobody can answer such questions here ... Read More

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Need to know the effects of radiation therapy for cancer patients. The patient with ART treatment can suffer due this therapy?

Whenever I come close to laptop,I feel burning sensation in my legs and private part.i have used laptop putting on my lap.is it radiation effects,what should I do, which doctor should I consult.

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Can we use homeopathy during radiation? ... how do I need to manage radiation side effects with homeopathy...radiation for Hodgkin lymphoma on my shoulder please let know

Did ct scan on abdomen affect other parts like brain, head , etc with its radiation, its possible radiation can affect other organs at the time of scanning.

Does Ct Brain scan radiation can cause cancer in the future? I have undergone a ct brain scan a month ago and wasn't aware of the risks it had but now after reading articles online am really worried.

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